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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1946

Page

2

Pines Dinner Reservations and Local Weekend Notes

Community reminders include reservations for Sunday dinner at the Pines with options chicken fish or steak. Local family updates report Mr and Mrs Max Boone and children visiting in West Liberty and Mrs Carl J Roberts returning from a vacation through New York Ontario and Michigan. Mrs Roberts comments on good weather and autumn colors. Herbert Nash of Brighton becomes father to a seven and three quarter pound son born last evening at six. Fried chicken dinner served Sunday noon from 11 at Knauss Grocery and Lunch.

Max Boone Karen and Phillip West Liberty John Shebeck Carl J. Roberts Battle Creek Mich New York State Ontario Michigan Herbert Nash Brighton

Surface Mold On Fabrics And Leather

Surface mold on cloth leather and other materials can be brushed off lightly with a soft slightly damp cloth or tissue. Use a clean cloth or paper for each spot. Work outdoors when feasible to keep the fungus from spreading in the house.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Local Residents

At the hospital this morning were Mrs Emma Harris of Brighton and Mrs Hal Snider of Riverside as surgical patients. Discharged today were Mrs Bill Deaton and son Jerry Lee of 804 N Iowa Ave, Mrs Emanue Bontrager of Kalona, Albert Adam of 904 W Main St, and Fae Taylor of 403 W Main St.

Emma Harris Brighton Hal Snider Riverside Bill Deaton Jerry Lee Iowa Ave Emanue Bontrager Kalona Albert Adam W. Main St Fae Taylor Main St

Demons crush Bloomfield 51 0 in Case field rout

Washington high school Demons dominated Bloomfield 51 to 0 at Case field. Led by quarterback Marshall and end Kelsey, Washington built a 32 0 halftime lead then sealed the win with multiple long drives and a late TD pass to Noonan. The line play and defensive effort were highlighted as key factors.

Bloomfield Washington High School Demons Case Field A. H. Seidler Bloochfield Washington Demons Wayne Marshall Il Kelsey Leland Schmitt Dick Dare Marshall Schmitt Rit Huggins Dabney Kelsey Maloney Ashmead Jack ¢Ock Plaas Dame Poomfield Bob Kleese Don Thornton Bill Kelsey Ray Carter Pavel Lchmitt Marshal Noonan Melvin Hill

Washington Domination Over Bloomfield In Statistical Summary

Washington accumulates 15 first downs to Bloomfield's 5 and gains 196 rushing yards to 74. Washington passes 25 times for 825 yards with 13 completions and two interceptions. Bloomfield completes 4 of 20 for 70 yards with two picks. Punts: Washington 1 for 30, Bloomfield 6 for 23. Fumbles recovered equal at 2 apiece.

Washington Bloomfield Wasington

Chester Tops Brighton 21 to 0 in Ke-Was conference clash

West Chester defeated Brighton 21 to 0 to strengthen its Ke-Was conference title chances. Key plays included a rushing TD by John Duvall and a Dusenberry pass to Junior Bauer for a second score, with Earl Duvall adding an extra point and a fourth TD nullified by officials.

West Chester Brighton John Duvall Ted Griffith Kenny Dusenberry Junior Bauer Earl Duvall Dusenberry Jerry Cherry Dusenbery Bauer Richard McCall

Panthers and Trojans Play to Scoreless Tie

Mt Pleasant and Fairfield battled to a 0 0 tie last night. Fort Madison scored on a seventh play after a Muscatine fumble near the goal. Burlington beat Quincy 126 14 Ottumwa over Centreville 25 6 Keokuk fell 27 0 at Monmouth Newton downed Oskaloosa 26 0 New London beat Wapello 31 6 Washington beat Fairfield last week 21 6.

Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Mt Pleasant Washington Muscatine Ft. Madison Fort Madison Burlington Quincy Ottumwa Centerville Keokuk Monmouth New London Wapello Newton Oskaloosa

Sugar in Coffee Use Prevalent Across United States

Survey notes about nine in ten people in the continental United States adding sugar to their coffee. The stat highlights widespread adjustment of coffee flavor and daily beverage routines across the region.

Continental United States

Blamed Guest Demands Recognition at Hotel CheckIn

An irate guest, after signing the register with a flourish, demands the clerk read his name. The clerk notes the signature and questions its meaning, provoking the quarrel over identification.

Depreciation Removed From Cars Says Salesman

Miss Gregory questions depreciation on motor cars while a top salesman explains it was a constant worry and has been removed. The exchange underscores a shift in auto pricing and buyer concerns.

Miss Gregory

Wedding Ring Compared To A Tourniquet In Quip

A humorous line compares a wedding ring to a tourniquet saying it stops circulation. The remark uses a sharp, provocative analogy to express its point.

Man replies on household duties after wife leaves

In a witty exchange a man claims he has reached peak efficiency after his wife leaves, joking that he can put on his socks from either end. The line plays on independence and household routines with light humor.

Jealous Brooklyn Wife Accuses Patient Husband

A Brooklyn wife writes to her husband the patient, accusing him of affairs with Violet Ray. The note surfaces amid a string of quirky anecdotes and observations, including a London actor’s shock at a New York eatery.

Brooklyn Violet Ray New York London Scott

Hake and Minick Wed at Hollywood

Announcement records the October 5 nuptials of Bette Marie Hake of Hollywood California and Richard C. Minick son of Mrs C C Reister. The First Methodist church ceremony officiated by Rev George Gamble used a double ring rite. The bride wore a white pattena and net gown and had three attendants. The groom's mother attended the wedding. the bride has worked as a fountain grill manager and the groom is linked with the Yellow Cab company in Hollywood.

Bette Marie Hake Inez Hake Hollywood Calif Ana Richard C. Minick C. C. Reister First Methodist Church George H. Gamble Yellow Cab Company

Past Presidents of W S C S Honored at Church Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service held a general meeting in the church ladies lounge hosted by Unit Eight. Past presidents were honored with corsages and a memorial service. district conference set for Oct 22 at Fort Madison and nominating committee named for next year.

Women’s Society of Christian Service T. L. Brookhart P. L. Better Youth Fellowship American Legion Charles Eyestone Fred Bey Etter W L. Gates W. B. Dupuis Fort Madison W. S. Kyle Charles Kennedy Paul Deimerly Lyle Wilcox Glenn Thompson W.S.C.S Washington O. BR. Bellmitt Lloyd NeilWangery Blanche W. Pauls Des Moines R. G. Cherry Dallas Texas Bonnie Thomas California Lyle Wilson O. T. Smith Tom Anderson James K. Zeck E. T. Wickham Will Harwood Sam Sigafoose Clyde Dawson Wilson Paul Harvey W. Dh. Gates Art Dewson

Missionary Society Luncheon Draws Regional Representatives

The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church hosted nearby churches at a covered dish luncheon with 17 members and six guests. Mrs. Harry Turner presided, with devotional leadership by Mrs. Fred Neiswanger. guest speaker Margaret Cowden, a returned missionary from Iran, spoke on 30 years of Iranian work.

Women'’s Missionary Society the Presbyterian Chiurch Harry Turner Fred Neiswanger Fred Lcre Turner Margaret Cowden Iran

Rose Social Calendar Lists Meetings and Events

Community calendar items include Red Horse club dinner at Gilbert Dickinson home Batavia with transportation details, White Shrine and D U V at Masonic Temple, Rainbow Girls, drama notices, and changes of meeting places. Also listed are Missionary Society events, Damascus Shrine, Pythian Sisters, and Garden and Willing Good Will clubs with times and venues.

Red Horse Club Gilbert Dickinson Batavia S. W Masonic Temple Legion Hall Rainbow Girls Clyde Pratt Marcella Blackmer

Heights Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange and New Member

Mrs. Ed Aston hosted the Heights club gathering with a business meeting in which names were drawn for the annual Christmas gift exchange. One new member was voted in as the group enjoyed bingo and social time before refreshments.

Ed Aston Heights Club Mary Johnson

Birthday Celebrations Across Town Highlight Local Residents

William C. Wallace of Ainsworth marks his 81st birthday as the Three Quarter Century club member receives congratulations. Neighbors Gilbert Barr near Crawfordsville and Peter Koehler near Havre share in birthday wishes along with Earl Payne Mrs Ed Nelson Lovella Sakulin Harold Leet Ruth Cunningham Pollok Wallace Anna Wagenknecht and W P Rawn. Gilie Reiner turns 11 this week and Robert Libe son of Mr and Mrs Laurence Libe will celebrate his 14th birthday tomorrow. A birthday dinner couples with Sunday plans include Wilma Te Bockhurst Everette Squire Dick Ross Mrs George Ferguson Alma Hearne Holland V E Howell and Dan Brindley. William Allen Stewart observes his first birthday today with a dinner at the Stewart home guests including his grandparents J M Finney.

William C. Wallace Three Quarter Century Club Ainsworth Earl D. Payne Ed Nelson Lovella Sakulin Harold Leet West Chester Henry Te Bockhorst Ruth Cunningham Pollok Wallace Des Moines Anna Wagenknecht W. P. Rawn Wilma Te Bockhurst Kalona Everette Squire Dick Ross George Ferguson Grinnell Alma Hearne Holland Mission Field Vv. EE. Howell Dan Brindley Wiliam Allen Stewart Richard A. Stewart Stewart J. M. Finney

S and C Club Meeting at Mrs Kucera’s

The Sard C club gathered with Mrs Ed Kucera Thursday afternoon. Members played games with prizes won by Mrs Bert Cray, Mrs Guy Gerct and Mrs Robert Nicola, with guests Linda and Jimmy Crile, Gary Dean Fisher, Janet Geet Pobbie and Dennis Nicola, Laurel Kucera. Mrs Cray invited the group to meet October 24.

Sard C Ed Kucera Bert Cray Guy Gerct Robert Nicola Genests Linda Jimmy Crile Gary Dean Fisher Janet Geet Pobbie Dennis Nicola Laurel Kucera Cray

Masonic temple hosts cooperative dinner and pinochle

Mrs Russell Goodin and Mrs E Ray Cox led a cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple after the Commandery meeting. The group then gathered to play pinochle at four tables in the same hall.

Masonic Temple Russell Goodin E. Ray Cox

Rebekah Lodge Holds Evening Business Meeting

Mrs. Myral Smith presided as noble grand at the Rebekah lodge meeting in 1.0.C.F. hall. One applicant was accepted for membership and four petitions were presented. class to be initiated at the first December meeting. Social committee named for November.

Myral Smith Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Assembly Mason City Harold Brock Raymond Wephart Arhur Ruegsegger Fred Wagner

West Point 4 H Girls Hold Hallowe'en Party

The West Point 4 H club met with Joyvee Kleese for a Hallowe en party. Esther Bauer was elected music chairman and Marcella Bowser recreation chairman. Mary Ann Bauer is the county office candidate with Elda Bar McDowell her campaign manager. Four new members joined. A treasure hunt and games were played with refreshments served.

West Point Joyvee Kleese Esther Bauer Marcella Bowser Mary Ann Bauer Elda Bar McDowell

Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale Set for Friday at Legion Hall

Legion Auxiliary announces a rummage sale Friday October 25 at the Legion hall. Proceeds aid veteran and family rehabilitation. Donations may be left Thursday afternoon or arranged for pickup by calling No 15 21113.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

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